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Greed. Ambition. Jealousy. Queensland’s award-winning Expressions Dance Company invites you to the The Dinner Party - a gripping contemporary
dance performance choreographed by Natalie Weir.

An elegant dinner party hosted by an influential young man for his manipulative guests is thrown into turmoil when power meets greed, ambition and jealousy.
As the evening wears on The Dinner Party exposes society’s insatiable desire for control and status and the power play between the guests
intensifies as the accusations start to fly.

Who really holds the power at this sophisticated table? And who will be in control by the time coffee is served?

You will be struck by the sublime costumes by acclaimed Australian fashion designer Gail Sorronda, original music recordings from Queensland’s renowned
Southern Cross Soloists and the enduring story told by multiple award-winning choreographer, Natalie Weir in this thrilling ride that exposes the not-so-beautiful
in beautiful people.

Produced by Expressions Dance Company and Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Expressions Dance Company is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. Tour supported by The Playing Queensland Fund and arTour, initiatives of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

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Cast & Creatives

Expressions Dance Company (EDC) is one of Queensland's leading contemporary dance theatre companies, based in Brisbane, Australia.

EDC was founded in 1984 by previous Artistic Director Maggie Sietsma. Since then, EDC has created more than 170 works by more than 75 renowned national
and international choreographers, while providing sustainable employment for more than 70 dancers throughout its history.

In addition to performing at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and other Brisbane venues such as The Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts
and Brisbane Powerhouse, the company has enjoyed 22 international tours to 17 countries and 23 major Australian tours, including into regional
Queensland.

EDC is defined by its commitment to excellence in performance and sector development, contributing to the evolution and future of contemporary Australian
dance.

Under the leadership of internationally acclaimed Artistic Director Natalie Weir (appointed 2009), and with the talent of an extraordinary ensemble
of 6-8 dancers, the company’s work is achieving significant recognition through national awards and nominations, including 10 Helpmann Award and
10 Australian Dance Award nominations.